international crime victim compensation program directory 1998

March 1999

Dear Colleague:

In every country around the world, crime occurs, and when it does, victims suffer physical injury,emotional pain, and financial loss. Crime victim compensation programs provide desperately neededfinancial assistance to help victims pay some of the costs resulting from the crime such as uninsuredmedical and mental health counseling expenses, lost wages, and funeral expenses. The International CrimeVictim Compensation Program Resource Directory (Directory) lists contact information for victimcompensation programs located in 29 countries, including the U.S. and the District of Columbia. We hopethat you will use the Directory to help link victims with the resources they need and deserve in theaftermath of crime.

Federal law requires U.S. compensation programs to provide benefits to State residents who areinjured or killed by a terrorist attack while visiting a foreign country. States are not required, however, topay benefits when the crime is not a terrorist act. Consequently, most States do not offer victims anycompensation for other crimes occurring outside the U.S. It is, therefore, imperative that advocatesinform crime victims that some foreign countries have crime victim compensation programs, and thatin some cases, victims may be eligible to receive benefits from the country where the crime occurred.

This Directory was first published in 1996 by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) within theOffice of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, in order to identify program parameters in othercountries and to complement the National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards' directory ofU.S. compensation programs. OVC collaborated with the U.S. Department of State (State Department) toconduct a survey of U.S. embassies in 174 countries; the embassies then forwarded questionnaires to theappropriate officials in each country. Completed questionnaires were translated by State Departmentofficials and returned to OVC.

For the 1998/1999 edition of the Directory, OVC contacted victim assistance programs throughoutthe world. OVC surveyed countries asking if they have a crime victim compensation program and, if so,other programmatic details. OVC received a total of 115 responses, 28 of which described existingprograms. Those 28 countries and the United States are listed in this Directory. These 29 countriesprovide financial compensation to victims of crime, and all but 3 offer benefits to foreign citizens. Threecountries — France, Spain, and the United States — offer compensation benefits to victims of terrorism aswell as to victims of other violent crimes. In addition, 7 countries compensate citizens of their own nationswho are victimized in other countries. In general, each program has established rules regarding theeligibility requirements, procedures, and compensable costs while allowing for exceptions to these rules inspecial circumstances.

Copies of the Directory (NCJRS# 173392) are available by contacting the OVC ResourceCenter (see contact information below). Another resource, the State Department’s Overseas CitizensServices, disseminates an array of information about foreign countries, including travel warningadvisories, information about incidence of crime and threats of terrorism, instructions oncommunicating with persons located abroad, and foreign embassy information for every country in theworld. The U.S. has established embassies in almost every country in the world, and, in somecountries, hosts additional U.S. consular missions. Therefore, a U.S. citizen who becomes a crimevictim while abroad should notify the closest U.S. Embassy or consulate for assistance. Othernationals need to contact their own consulates or embassies.

Even as you receive this publication, OVC has begun the lengthy process of updating theDirectory. We hope to include e-mail addresses for compensation programs in the next version of theDirectory. If you have other suggestions, corrections, or revisions, please complete the “InformationUpdate” form at the end of the Directory.

As always, thank you for your excellent work on behalf of crime victims.

Sincerely,

Kathryn M. Turman and Carol R. WatkinsActing Director DirectorOffice for Victims of Crime State Compensation & Assistance Division

For Further Information:

Office for Victims of CrimeOffice of Justice ProgramsU.S. Department of Justice810 7th Street, NWWashington, DC 20531

OVC Telephone: 202–307–5983 Fax: 202–514–6383OVC Website: http://www.ojp.usdoj.govOVC Resource Center: 800–627–6872OVC Resource Center Website: http://[email protected]

National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards (NACVCB)NACVCB Telephone 703–370–2996

U.S. Department of State’s Overseas Citizens Services (OCS)OCS Telephone: 202–647–5225OCS Website: http://travel.state.gov

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International Compensation Programs: Status Summary

Country Compensation Program No Compensation Program

Albania

Angola

Argentina

Australia (Pg. 7-8)

Austria (Pg. 9-10)

Azerbaijan

Bahamas

Bangladesh

Belarus

Belgium (Pg. 11)

Bermuda (Pg. 13)

Bolivia

Bulgaria

Burma

Burkina Faso

Cambodia

Canada (Pg. 15-16)

Cape Verde

Chad

Chile

China

Colombia (Pg. 17)

Comoros

Costa Rica

Cote D’Ivoire

Croatia

Cuba


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Cyprus

(Pg. 19)

Czech Republic (Pg. 21)

Denmark (Pg. 23-24)

Djibouti

Ecuador

Eritrea

Estonia

Ethiopia

Finland (Pg. 25-26)

France (Pg. 27-28)

Gabon

Gambia, The

Germany (Pg. 29-30)

Ghana

Greece

Guatemala

Guinea-Bissau

Guyana

Haiti

Honduras

Hong Kong-SAR (Pg. 31)

Hungary

Indonesia

Ireland, Republic of (Pg. 33)

Israel (Pg. 35)

Italy (Pg. 37)

Japan (Pg. 39)

Kazakstan


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Korea

Kuwait

Kyrgyzstan

Laos

Latvia

Lesotho

Liberia

Lithuania

Luxembourg (Pg. 41)

Malaysia

Malawi

Mali

Malta

Marshall Islands

Mauritius

Mexico

Micronesia

Moldavian Republic

Mongolia

Mozambique

Namibia

Nauru

Netherlands, The (Pg. 43-44)

Nicaragua

Niger

Nigeria

Norway (Pg. 45-46)

Oman


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Pakistan

Panama

Philippines (Pg. 47)

Poland (Pg. 49)

Portugal (Pg. 51)

Romania

Russia

Rwanda

San Marino

Sao Tome and Principe

Senegal

Seychelles

Singapore

South Africa

Spain (Pg. 53)

Swaziland

Sweden (Pg. 55-56)

Switzerland (Pg. 57)

Tanzania

Thailand

Togo

Trinidad and Tobago

Turkey

Ukraine

United Arab Emirates (Pg. 59)

United Kingdom (Pg. 61-62)

Uruguay

United States (Pg. 63-67)


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Uzbekistan

Venezuela

Yemen

Zimbabwe

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Australia

Crime victim compensation schemes that provide financial assistance to victims of violent crime arestate-based in Australia. Each state administers its own program in accordance with its state statute.This page provides information generally applicable to each of the seven state programs. For specificinformation on individual state programs contact the program directly. A list of each of the stateprograms is provided on the next page.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: Yes; some exceptions may be made for cause. Filing Period: 1 year is typical; time limits vary from state to state.

ClaimantsVictims of crimeDependents of homicide victims Relatives of victims of crime; eligible in some states Foreign citizens; eligible in most states

ProceduresThe claimant must file an application with the compensation agency or court in the state where the crimeoccurred. Victims of crimes occurring in Tasmania must obtain clearance from the Director of PublicProsecutions to apply for compensation.

The New South Wales compensation scheme provides monetary compensation according to a schedule ofinjuries which specifies the amount of compensation payable for a particular injury.

Contact information on each of the seven Australian state compensation programs is listed on thefollowing page of this directory.

Benefits & Award Limits Most states can pay a maximum combined award of between $AUS15,000 and $AUS60,000.

Compensable Costs (varies by state) Medical expenses Mental health counseling Lost wages FuneralTravel expenses Loss of enjoyment of lifeIncidental

Emergency Awards Some states provide emergency awards or expedite processing for victims faced with an extraordinaryfinancial hardship.

Funding SourcesCompensation schemes in Australia are funded from consolidated revenue.

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Australian Crime Victim Compensation Programs (by State)

New South Wales-61-2-9375-6488The Victims of Crime BureauLevel 5, 130 Elizabeth StreetSydney, NSW2000

Northern Territory-61-08-8999-7533The Attorney General’s OfficeCompensation ProgramP.O. Box 1722 Darwin, NT0810

Queensland-011-617-3239-0176Human Rights and Administrative Law BranchDepartment of JusticeGPO Box 149Brisbane, QLD 4001

South Australia-61-8-8207-1687The Attorney General’s OfficeCompensation ProgramGPO Box 464Adelaide, South Australia5000

Tasmania-61-03-6233-3430Master of the Supreme CourtSupreme Court of TasmaniaSalamanca PlaceHobart, Tasmania 7000

Victoria-61-3-9628-7855The Crimes Compensation Tribunal233 William StreetMelbourne, Victoria3000

Western Australia-08-9356-0555Victims of Crime UnitWestern Australia Police Service8 Burton StreetCannington, W.A. 6107Fredericton, New BrunswickE3B 5H1

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Austria Weisser Ring

Dr. Udo JesionekMaroukanergasse 312

1030 ViennaAustria

Phone: 022-271-21405 Fax: 022-271-151-1144

Austria has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of severecrime who have suffered physical/mental injuries.

Eligibility Requirements Report to police: Yes.Filing period: 6 months from the month in which the crime occurred for current costs; 2 years for thecost of medical help.

ClaimantsVictims of crime who suffer serious injuries Family of homicide victims Citizens of EEC countries unless victim is eligible to receive similar compensation in his/her owncountry

ProceduresThe applicant files a claim at any of the six "Bundessozialaut" located in Austria.It is required that the applicant provide details of the date and place that the crime occurred, as well as afull list of injuries and losses incurred.

Benefits & Award Limits There is no maximum award limit.

Compensable Costs (in Austrian Schillings)Medical expensesMental health expensesBurial - up to 27,500Lost wagesLost supportAssistance for family of victimGeneral social aid to foreign citizensTravel expenses (summons-related)RehabilitationDisabilities

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Austria (continued)

Emergency Awards The program does not provide emergency compensation awards but can be advanced or made availableprior to an offender’s conviction.

Funding Sources The program is funded through fines imposed on convicted offenders and other sources.

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Belgium Commission d'aide de l'Etat aux victimes d'actes intentionnels de violences

Ministere de la JusticeBoulevard de Waterloo

115 1000 BruxellesBelgium

Belgium has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims who suffer serious criminal injuries.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: Yes.Filing Period: 1 year after the sentence or 1 year after conclusion of the instructing magistrate if theoffender is unknown.

Claimants Victims who suffer serious criminal injuries except when the result of manslaughter, property crimes,and traffic offensesForeign citizens

Procedures Victims must report the date, place, and details of the crime to the police. They must also provide theprogram with a full list of injuries and losses incurred.

Applicants can obtain a compensation application from the above address.


Compensable Costs Medical expensesLost wagesSerious disability

Emergency Awards The program does not provide emergency compensation awards.

Funding Sources The program is funded through fines imposed on convicted offenders and other sources.

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BermudaCriminal Injuries Compensation Board

c/o The Supreme Court113 Front StreetHamilton HM12

BermudaPhone: (441) 292-1350

Fax: (441) 292-2268

Bermuda has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims ofviolent or personal crime.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: As soon as possible.Filing Period: Within 1 year. Exceptions may be made.

Claimants Victims of crimeDependents of homicide victimsForeign citizens

ProceduresClaimant must obtain an application form from and file it with the Criminal Injuries CompensationBoard.

The claimant will receive notification of the program's decision between 2 weeks and 6 months.Compensation is received between 1 day and 3 weeks. This decision can be appealed to an independentcommittee of three persons, appointed by the government, which is the final decisionmaker.

Benefits & Award Limits The maximum award in $B is 200.000.

Compensable Costs Medical expensesMental healthLost wages for disabled victimsLost support for dependents of deceased victimsFuneralsTravelRehabilitation for disabled victimsServices to replace work in the home previously performed by the victim

Emergency Awards The program may give a prepayment if the award decision is delayed due to no fault of the claimant, andit would be reasonable to do so.

Funding Sources The program is funded through tax revenue.

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Canada(by Province)

Canada has crime victim compensation programs to provide financial compensation to victims of violentor personal crimes. The programs are administered by the Canadian provinces, according to their ownrules and standards. This page provides information generally applicable to all provincial programs;however some programs may offer more services and benefits than those listed here. For specificinformation concerning the individual programs a list of each of the provincial programs is provided onthe next page.

Eligibility RequirementsReport to Police: Generally within 1 year, (2 years for some provinces) and many exceptions are made.Filing Period: Generally within 1 year, (2 years for some provinces) and many exceptions are made.

ClaimantsVictims of CrimeDependents of homicide victimsForeign citizens

ProceduresA claimant may obtain an application by contacting the program within the province in which the crimeoccurred. The application should be sent directly to the program office.

Decisions are generally made between 1 and 5 years after an application is made. Compensation will bepaid to the claimant in approximately 4 weeks.

Benefits & Award LimitsThe maximum award benefits range between $5,000 and $25,000 Canadian Dollars.

Compensable Costs and LimitsMedical expensesMental health expensesLost wages for incapacitated or disabled victimsLost support for dependents of victimsFuneral expensesRehabilitation for disabled victimsServices to replace work in the home previously performed by the victim

Emergency AwardsExpedited compensation is offered for aged or terminally ill victims.

Funding SourcesEach of the provincial programs are funded through either consolidated revenue of the province,surcharge revenue, general tax revenue, or a combination of these.

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Canadian Crime Victim Compensation Boards

Alberta - (403) 427-7217The Crimes Compensation Board10365-97th StreetEdmonton, AlbertaT5J 3W7

British Columbia - (604) 276-3129Workers’ Compensation BoardCriminal Injury Section6951 Westminster HighwayRichmond, British ColumbiaV7C 1C6

Manitoba - (204) 774-3565The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board763 Portage AvenueWinnipeg, ManitobaR3G 3N2

New Brunswick - (506) 453-2888Department of the Solicitor GeneralCorrectional Services DivisionVictim Services ProgrammeP. O. Box 6000Fredericton, New BrunswickE3B 5H1

Newfoundland & Labrador (709) 729-0900Provincial HeadquartersVictim Services ProgramDepartment of JusticeP. O. Box 8700315 Duckworth StreetSt. John’s, NewfoundlandA1B 4J6

Northwest Territories (403) 873-7464Government of the Northwest TerritoriesDepartment of Justicec/o Public Trustee OfficeP. O. Box 1320Yellowknife, Northwest TerritoriesX1A 2L9

Nova Scotia - (902) 424-4651Criminal Injuries Compensation BoardVictim Services Division5151 Terminal Road, 3rd FloorHalifax, Nova ScotiaB3J 2L6

Ontario - (416) 326-2900Criminal Injuries Compensation Board439 University Avenue, 4th FloorToronto, OntarioM5G 1Y8

Prince Edward Island (902) 368-4554Department of Provincial Affairs and theAttorney GeneralP. O. Box 2000Charlottetown, Prince Edward IslandC1A 7N8

Quebec - (800) 561-IVACCommission de la santé et de la sécurité du travailDirection l’indemnisation des victimes d’actescriminels1199 rue BleuryP. O. Box 6056Station Centreville, Succursalé AMontreal, QuébecH3C 4E1

Saskatchewan - (306) 787-3500Victim Services1874 Scarth StreetRegina, SaskatchewanS4P 3V7

Yukon - (403) 667-8500Territorial Compensation for Victims of CrimeAuthorityAndrew A. Phillipson Law Centre2130 & 2134 2nd AvenueWhitehorse, YukonY1A 5H6

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ColombiaRed De Solidaridad Social

Carrera 10a No. 26-71 Int. 106piso 11

Linea Gratuita 9800 13740Phone: 336-2400 ext. 19-50

Colombia operates a program to provide financial compensation to civilian victims of terrorist acts,guerrilla attack, combat, or massacres. Foreign nationals are not eligible for compensation under thisprogram. In addition, Colombia does not currently have a program for compensating victims of violentor personal crime.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: Yes. Filing Period: Within 1 year of the incident.

Claimants Victims of crimeDependents of victims

Procedures Foreign nationals are not eligible for compensation. The Colombian program offers benefits to everycivilian Colombian national who, as a result of any terrorist act, guerrilla attack, combat or massacre ispersonally injured or suffers economic or property losses.

To receive compensation, victim must obtain a certification from a competent authority stating the reasonthe applicant believes she or he is a victim of violence.

Benefits & Award Limits Compensation is awarded on a case specific basis.

Compensable Costs Medical expensesRehabilitationTransportationReplacement or construction of property damage or loss Funeral expensesFamily housing allowance

Emergency Awards Emergency or expedited claims are handled on a case-by-case basis.

Funding Sources Information regarding funding for the Colombia compensation program was not available at the time thisdirectory was published.

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CyprusDepartment of Social Insurance

Ministry of Labor and Social InsuranceByron Avenue

NicosiaCyprus

Phone: (357) (2) 450-907Fax: (357) (2) 463-984

Cyprus has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent crime.

Eligibility RequirementsReport to Police: Within 5 days after the crime.Filing Period: As soon as possible; within 2 years.

ClaimantsVictims of crimeDependents of homicide victimsForeign citizens

ProceduresThe claimant must file an application with the Director of Social Insurance.

The claimant will receive notification of the program's decision as soon as it is reasonably possible forthe Director of Social Insurance to establish eligibility in accordance with the provisions of the law andupon the review of police and medical reports. Temporary disability allowances are paid for a period of 6months.

Benefits & Award LimitsCompensation is awarded on a case specific basis.

Compensable Costs Medical expensesHospitalization expenses in Public InstitutionsLost wagesDisability and Dependents PensionFuneral expenses

Emergency Awards Information not available.

Funding SourcesInformation not available.

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Czech Republic The Compensation Department

Czech Ministry of JusticeNamesti 14

Rijna 12120 00 Praha 5Czech Republic

Phone: 420-2-5710-4301

The Czech Republic has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation tovictims of violent crime.

Eligibility RequirementsReport to police: Yes.Filing period: No later than 1 year following the date of commission of the criminal act.

ClaimantsVictims of crime who suffer physical injury Survivors of victims Citizens of the Czech Republic, or to stateless persons authorized to reside permanently or for anextended period in the territory of the Czech RepublicForeign nationals to the extent provided by a valid international agreement to which the CzechRepublic is party

ProceduresThe victim must submit an application to the Ministry of Justice.

The Ministry of Justice shall dispense aid within 3 months following submission of the application andappropriate documentation.

Benefits & Award LimitsThere is no maximum award limit.

Compensable Costs Medical expensesBurial Lost support

Emergency AwardsInformation not available.

Funding Sources Information not available.

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DenmarkNaevnet vedrorende erstatning til ofre for forbrydelser (Erstatningsnaevnet)

Store Kongensgade 1, 1.1264 Kobenhavn K

DenmarkPhone: 453-391-3500

Fax: 453-391-3540

Denmark has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation tovictims who suffer serious criminal injuries.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: Within 24 hours. Filing Period: Within 2 years; exceptions are made.

Claimants Victims of crimeDependents of homicide victimsForeign citizensDanish citizens victimized in a foreign country

Procedures The victim must report the crime to the police. The claimant must then file an application forcompensation with the police or send it to Naevnet vedrorende erstatning til ofre for forbrydesler at theaddress above.

The length of time it takes for the claimant to be notified of the program's decision depends on the case,but the earliest is 4 weeks. After a decision is made, it will take 14 days for a claimant to receivecompensation.


Compensable Costs Medical expensesMental healthLost wages for disabled or incapacitated victimsLost support for dependents of victimsFuneral expensesTravel expensesRehabilitation for disabled victimsClothing worn or personal effects carried by the victim at the time of the crime C up to 1,000 DanishKroner

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Denmark (continued)


Funding Sources The program is funded by State appropriations.

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Finland The State Treasury/Victim Compensation Scheme

P.O. Box 68 00531 Helsinki, Finland

Phone: 358-0-772 51Fax: 358-0-772 5334

Finland has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims ofviolent or personal crime.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: No time limit.Filing Period: 10 years; exceptions are made.

Claimants Victims of crimeDependents of victims of crimeForeign citizensCitizens of Finland victimized in a foreign country

Procedures A crime victim may obtain an application from the State Treasury, the police, or local offices of theSocial Insurance Institution. Abroad, applications are normally available at Embassies and Consulates ofFinland.

The application should be sent either directly to the State Treasury or to any local office of the SocialInsurance Institution. It will take 6 months, on average, for a victim to receive notification of theprogram's decision. Compensation is paid immediately after the decision is made.

Benefits & Award Limits The maximum awards in Finnish Marks are: Personal injury: 270.000 Property damage: 135.000Loss of income: 660 a day

Compensable Costs Medical expenses Mental healthLost wages for disabled victimsLost support for dependents of homicide victims FuneralsAny clothing, articles for daily use, spectacles, and dental plates damaged by the crimeLitigation expenses to recover compensation from the offender

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Finland (continued)

Emergency Awards The program does not offer emergency compensation. However, the Act obliges the State Treasury to payadvance compensation where the applicant's right to compensation is evident and the decision is delayed.

Funding SourcesThe program is funded by the State.

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FranceS.O.S. Attentats

Francoise Rudetzki, PresidentHotel National des Invalides

6, bld des Invalides ParisFrance

Phone: 33 (0) 1 47 04 20 00Fax: 33 (0) 1 45 55 55 55

France has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent or personal crimes.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: Yes. Filing Period: Within 3 years after the crime, or 1 year after the last decision of justice. Within 10 yearsfor terrorist acts.

Victims of Terrorist ActsFull compensation is payable in respect to personal injury or death caused by an act of terrorism whichoccurred either on French soil or, in the case solely of French nationals, outside France.

Claimants Victims of crimeDependents of victimsForeign citizensVictims of terrorismFrench nationals who are victimized in a foreign country

Procedures The victim must report the crime to the police. The claimant must file an application with the Fonds deGarantie (compensation fund), with the National Insurance, and with the Department of Civil WarVeterans. S.O.S. Attentats help claimants complete application forms.


Compensable Costs Medical and mental health expensesLost wagesLoss of supportFuneral expenses Pain and sufferingDisfigurementAny clothing, spectacles, and dental damagesPhysical therapyVocational rehabilitation Rehabilitation for disabled victimsServices to replace work in home previously performed by the victim

France (continued)

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Emergency Awards The victim receives an advance in a minimum of 2 days and a maximum of 1 month.

Funding Sources The program is funded by tax revenue.

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Germany Ministry of Work and Social Order

Bundesministerium Fuer Arbeit Und SozialordnungRuchusstrasse 1

53123 BonnGermany

Phone: 049-228-527-0Fax: 049-228-527-2965

Germany has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims ofviolent or personal crime.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: Yes.Filing Period: Within 1 year; exceptions are made.

Claimants Victims of crimeDependents of homicide victimsForeign citizens; if the crime was committed after June 30, 1990 and the victim has stayed inGermany for more than 3 yearsEU country citizens from reciprocal statesForeign citizens of the victim are from a country (or state) which has a reciprocal agreement coveringGerman citizens

Procedures The victim must report the crime to the police and provide details of the date, place, and resulting injuriesand losses of the crime.

A claimant can obtain an application from Versorgungsamt (war pension office) in almost every largetown. Weisser Ring also helps claimants complete the compensation forms. Notification can takeapproximately 6 months but compensation follows almost immediately.


Compensable CostsMedical expensesPsychological careVocational rehabilitationPensions for disabled victims if victim's earning capacity is reduced by at least 25 percent for 6months or more. Benefits for dependents of homicide victimsPhysical therapyFuneral expensesLost support for dependentsServices to replace work in the home previously performed by the victim

Germany (continued)

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Hong Kong-SARCriminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Boards

c/o Social Welfare Department7/F, Wu Chung House213 Queen’s Road EastWanchai, Hong Kong

Phone: 2838 6079

Hong Kong has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims ofviolent or personal crime.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: Yes; no time limit. Filing Period: Within 2 years from the date of the crime.

Claimants Victims of crime who suffer serious injuriesDependents of deceased victims

Procedures The victim must report the crime to the police, and the police must confirm the victimization. Aclaimant can obtain an application from the Board’s office or police station.

The claimant should sign the application and send it to the Criminal and Law Enforcement InjuriesCompensation Boards at the above address. The time necessary to process an application depends uponhow promptly the needed information can be supplied by relevant sources. Decisions are rendered by theCompensation Board, and applicants will be notified in writing.

Benefits and Award Limits Compensation will be based on the same rates of compensation as are paid under the Emergency ReliefFund. The maximum awards are as follows:Burial Grant: $10,700Death grant: From $84,000 to $119,000 Disability Grant: Up to $100,800Injury Grant: From $504 up to $41,770Interim Maintenance Grant: Up to $7,000 per month for 6 months.

Compensable Costs None. The program provides the above lump sum grants.

Emergency Awards In the event of homicide, payment may be ordered for funeral expenses to be made expeditiously in caseof need and urgency.

Funding Sources The program is funded by the National Expenditure.

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Republic of Ireland The Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal

13 Lower Hatch StreetDublin 2.

Republic of IrelandPhone: (01) 610604

The Republic of Ireland has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation tovictims of violent or personal crime.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: Yes; exceptions may be made.Filing Period: Within 3 months of the crime; exceptions may be made.

Claimants Victims of crimeForeign citizens

Procedures The victim must report the crime to the police and provide details of the date and place that it occurred aswell as a full list of injuries and losses suffered.

A claimant can obtain an application from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal.


Compensable Costs Medical expensesLoss of earningsTravel expensesLost support (for dependents of victims)Funeral expensesRehabilitation for disabled victimsServices to replace work in the home previously performed by the victim

Emergency Awards The program does not provide emergency awards.


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IsraelNational Insurance

Department for Victims of Violence62 IBN Givrol Street

Tel AvivPhone: 03-524-2211 or 03-697-1234

Israel operates a program to provide financial compensation to victims of terrorism. Foreign nationalvictims are eligible for compensation under the scheme. Israel does not currently have a program forcompensating victims of violent or personal crime.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: Yes; within 1 year. Filing Period: Within 1 year after the terrorist act.

Claimants Victims of crimeDependents of victimsForeign citizens

Procedures The victim must file an application with the National Insurance, Department for Victims of Violence. Applications may be obtained from any branch of the National Insurance and may be sent to any branchfor processing.

Benefits & Award Limits The maximum award for funeral expenses is NIJ 4400 unless the victim is a foreign citizen and is buriedabroad in which case the maximum is U.S. $1,300. Other compensation is case specific.

Compensable Costs Medical expensesRehabilitationPension for disabled victimsLost wages or supportRest and recreation allowancesFuneral expensesReplacement services

Emergency Awards Emergency or expedited claims are handled on a case-by-case basis.

Funding Sources The program is funded by general appropriations.

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Italy Americans to contact the U.S. Embassy in Rome for further information.

Via Veneto 119/A00187-Rome

Phone: 39(6)(46741)

Italy operates a program to provide financial compensation to victims of terrorism or organized crime.Foreign national victims are eligible for compensation under the scheme. Italy does not currently have ageneral scheme for compensating victims of violent or personal crime.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: Yes. Filing Period: Within 3 years after the crime; 1 year after the last decision of justice; within 10 years forterrorist acts.

Victims of Terrorist ActsFull compensation is payable with respect to personal injury or death caused by an act of terrorism whichoccurred either on Italian soil or, in the case solely of Italian nationals, outside Italy.

Claimants Victims of crimeDependents of victimsForeign citizens

Procedures The victim must report the crime to the police and provide details of the date, place, and resulting injuriesand losses of the crime. The claimant then must "apply" for compensation, although application formsdo not exist. Victim Support Schemes help to explain the procedures and conditions of presenting ademand and obtaining compensation.

The prosecutor may decide to try a Penal Mediation. In the case of injuries or property crimes with smallprejudices, Penal mediation may help the victim to obtain compensation from the offender without atrial.


Compensable Costs Criminal injuriesEntire compensation for all prejudices supported by victims and their familyProperty crimes (condition of resources)

Emergency Awards The program does not provide for emergency compensation awards.

Funding Sources The program is funded by State appropriations.

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JapanThe National Public Safety Commission

c/o The Office for Victims of CrimePay and Welfare SectionNational Police Agency

1-2, 2 Chome, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100

JapanPhone: (03) 3580-0141 Ext. 2492

Fax: (03) 3580-1009

Japan has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent or personal crime.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: Yes; no time limit. Filing Period: Within 2 years from the day the applicant recognizes the crime, and within 7 years fromthe day the crime is committed.

Claimants Victims of crime who suffer serious injuriesDependents of deceased victims if they legally reside in JapanForeign citizens if the victim was a legal resident of Japan when the crime occurred

Procedures The victim must report the crime to the police, and the police must recognize the victimization. Aclaimant can obtain an application from any police station or prefectual police department.

The claimant should send the application to the prefectual public safety commission through the policestation or the prefectual police department that has jurisdiction over the address of the claimant. It takesapproximately 5 months for the applicant to be notified of the decision, and it takes approximately 2more weeks for the applicant to receive the benefit.

Benefits and Award Limits The maximum awards in Yen: Bereaved Family Benefit: 10.790.000; Incapacity Benefit: 12.730.000

Compensable Costs None. The program provides the above lump sum awards.

Emergency Awards If the program cannot quickly render the judgment because the offender is unknown or the degree ofdisability is unclear, the program offers the provisional benefit to the applicant.

Funding Sources The program is funded by the National Expenditure. For bereaved children, scholarships are availablethrough the Crime Victims' Relief Fund.

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LuxembourgThe Service D’Accueil et D’ Information Juridique

Bureau 102, 12 Cote D’EichLuxembourg

Phone: 475981-345

Luxembourg has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims forlosses resulting from personal crime. Compensation will only be granted when adequate financialcompensation cannot be obtained from other sources such as the social security system, personalinsurance, or the perpetrator.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: As soon as possible, but within 1 year. Filing Period: Within 1 year; exceptions are made.

Claimants Citizens of Luxembourg who are victims of crimeDependents of homicide victimsLuxembourg citizens victimized in a foreign country

Procedures The victim must report the crime to the police. The victim must send or present a letter requestingcompensation with the Ministry of Justice, 16 Boulevard Royal, Luxembourg or may first contact theService D’Accueil et D’ Information Juridique at the address above.

The Ministry forwards the letter to a commission, who will contact the victim for additional information. The commission makes recommendations to the Minister of Justice who makes the final decision ongranting compensation and the amount of the award. The length of the process is indeterminate.

Benefits & Award Limits The maximum award limit Luxfrs 2,000,000 (U.S. $ 7,000).

Compensable Costs Medical expensesMental healthLost wages for disabled or incapacitated victimsFuneral expensesFamily home aid for disabled victims

Emergency Awards The program may grant partial compensation awards prior to a final judgment if the victim can proveurgent financial need.

Funding Sources The program is funded by general appropriations.

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The Netherlands Schadefonds Geweldsmisdrijven

P.O. Box 200212500 EA DEN HAAG

Phone: 01131-70-3813990Fax: 01131-70-3813313

The Netherlands has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victimsof violent or personal crime.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: Within 3 years; exceptions are made.Filing Period: No time limit.

Claimants Victims of crime who suffer serious injuriesDependents of homicide victimsForeign citizens

Procedures A claimant can obtain a compensation application, by phone or mail, from SchadefondsGeweldsmisdrijven. The application should be sent there as well. It takes approximately 17 months for aclaimant to receive notification of the program's decision. Compensation will be received 4 weeks afternotification.

Benefits & Award Limits The maximum awards in Gilders:Material damage: 50.000Immaterial damage (not for dependents of deceased victims): 20.000

Compensable Costs Medical expensesMental healthLost wages for disabled victimsLost support for dependents of homicide victimsFuneralsTravelRehabilitation for disabled victimsServices to replace work in the home previously performed by the victimRemoval expensesLegal aidAny other expense reasonably related to the injury

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Emergency Awards The program makes emergency awards when the request meets all of the eligibility conditions (except theexact extent of the damage), and when a good reason for expedition exists.

Funding Sources The program is funded by the national government and the Department of Justice.

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NorwayRoyal Ministry of Justice and the Police

Department of Civil AffairsP.O. Box 8005 Dep., N-0030

Oslo, NorwayPhone: 47 22 34 99 90

Fax: 47 22 24 27 22

Norway has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent or personal crime.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: As soon as possible; exceptions are made.Filing Period: No time limit.

Claimants Victims of crimeDependents of homicide victimsForeign citizensCitizens of Norway victimized in a foreign country

ProceduresA claimant can obtain an application from the police station, the chief administrative officer of thecounty, or the Ministry of Justice. It should be sent to the chief administrative officer of the county.

The claimant will receive notification of the program's decision between 2 weeks and 6 months,dependent on whether a complaint is forwarded. Compensation is received between 1 day and 3 weeks. This decision can be appealed to an independent committee of three persons, appointed by thegovernment, which is the final decisionmaker.

Benefits & Award Limits The maximum award in Krones is 200.000.

Compensable Costs Medical expensesMental healthLost wages for disabled victimsLost support for dependents of deceased victimsFuneralsTravelRehabilitation for disabled victimsServices to replace work in the home previously performed by the victim

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Emergency Awards The program may give a prepayment if the award decision is delayed due to no fault of the claimant, andit would be reasonable to do so.

Funding Sources The program is funded through tax revenue.

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PhilippinesThe Department of Justice

Padra Faura Street, Rm. 125Manila

Phone: 525-1304

The Philippines has a victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent or personal crime.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: Yes; no time limit.Filing Period: Within 6 months of the crime.


ProceduresA claimant can obtain an application from the Board of Claims through the Justice Department. U.S.citizens may obtain applications from the U.S. Embassy in Manila. The Board of Claims is required torender a decision within 30 days. Victims should request copies of all medical records from treatinghospitals and physicians.

Benefits & Award Limits The maximum award in Pesos is 10,000 (U.S. $400).

Compensable Costs Medical expenses Mental healthLost wages Lost support for dependents of homicide victims

Emergency Awards The program does not offer emergency compensation awards.

Funding Sources The program is funded by the government of the Philippines.

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Poland The Foundation for Assistance to Crime Victims

02-520 Warszawa, UlWisniowa 50

Phone: 48-22-48-28-90

Poland has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent crime.

Eligibility Requirements Report to Police: Yes. Filing Period: Within 2 years from the date of the crime.

Claimants Victims of crimeDependents of victims of crimeForeign citizens

Procedures A crime victim must apply to the Foundation office at the above address. There is no special applicationform required. Applicants may submit a letter describing their situation along with a court sentence or adocument stating that the investigation has been discontinued by the prosecutor. A police report is notrequired and is not honored.

Decisions to award or deny an application are issued within a month from receipt of the application.

Benefits & Award Limits The amount of assistance depends on the economic status of the victim and their range of losses.

Compensable CostsMedical expensesMental health expensesLost wagesLoss of support

Emergency Awards No formal emergency program exists, but expedited compensation is paid to children of victims to covertheir medical expenses while investigations are underway.

Funding SourcesThe program is not run or financed by the Polish government. Since 1991, it has operated solely ondonations from individuals and institutions.

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PortugalPortuguese Ministry of Justice

Escandinhas De S.Crispim 7

1100, LisbonPhone: 351-1-8887-6741

Portugal has an official program available for compensation and assistance to victims of crime. It ismanaged by a committee, comissao De Proteccao as Victims De Crime Violento, coordinated by thePortuguese Ministry of Justice.

Eligibility RequirementsReport to Police: Yes; no specific time limit.Filing Period: 1 year after the crime.

ClaimantsVictims of crimeDependents of victims of crimeForeign citizensPortuguese citizens victimized in a foreign country if compensation was not available.

ProceduresThere is no specific application form required. A claim may be filed by sending a letter that explains thefacts surrounding the crime and the victimization. A statement reflecting the amount of compensationrequested should be included with the letter. The letter should be directed to the Portuguese Ministry ofJustice at the above address.

The committee must conclude their investigation and forward a recommendation to the Ministry for afinal decision.

Benefits & Award LimitsThe maximum awards in Portuguese Escudos is 4,000,000.00 (U.S. $23,500)

Compensable Costs Medical expenses Lost wagesLost support for dependents of victims FuneralsRehabilitation for disabled victims

Emergency AwardsThe program offers expedited or emergency compensation on a case-by-case basis.

Funding SourcesInformation regarding funding for the Portuguese compensation programs was not available at the timethis directory was published.

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Spain

On December 11, 1995, Spain passed a law initiating a victims’ compensation and assistance programto provide financial compensation to victims of violent crimes that are committed in Spain and whichcause serious bodily or mental injuries. The law provides for the establishment of a NationalCommission on Aid and Assistance to Victims of Violent Crimes and Crimes Against Sexual Freedom. As of April 1997, the new law had not yet been implemented.

Eligibility RequirementsReport to Police: As soon as possible; exceptions are made.Filing Period: Within 2 years; exceptions are made.

Victims of Terrorist ActsCompensation is payable for physical and psychological injuries that are the result of crimes committedby an armed gang or terrorist organization.

ClaimantsVictims of crimeDependents of homicide victims and persons who have been living permanently with the deceasedfor 2 or more years.Foreign citizens (only when the country of nationality provides similar assistance to Spanishnationals)

Procedures Petitions for assistance will be filed with the Ministry of Economy and Finance as soon as thecompensation program is fully established. Decisions to award compensation shall be made after ahearing and after considering the report by the Legal Services of the State, which shall participate in theprocessing of these cases.

Benefits & Award LimitsThere is no maximum award. The amount of assistance shall in no event exceed the compensationdetermined in the court judgment.

Compensable Costs Medical expensesMental health expensesLost wages for disabled victimsLost support for dependents of homicide victimsFunerals

Emergency AwardsProvisional assistance may be granted before a final court decision provided the precarious situation ofthe victim or his beneficiaries has been substantiated.

Funding Sources Information regarding funding is not currently available.

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SwedenThe Ministry of Justice, Minister of Justice Laila Freivalds

(Justitiedepartementet, Justitieminister Laila Freivalds)103 33 Stockholm

SwedenPhone: 46 8 405 10 00

Fax: 46 8 20 27 34

Sweden has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent or personal crime.

Eligibility RequirementsReport to Police: Yes; no time limit.Filing Period: 2 years; exceptions are made.

ClaimantsVictims of crimeDependents of homicide victimsForeign citizensCitizens of Sweden victimized in a foreign country

ProceduresApplication forms are available at the local police stations, district courts, the local enforcement serviceoffices, and insurance companies. Applications can also be ordered from the Criminal VictimCompensation and Support Authority.

The application must be sent to the Criminal Victim Compensation and Support Authority which is acentral agency covering criminal injuries throughout the country. The claimant is notified of theprogram's decision within a few days. It then takes another week or two to receive the award.

Benefits & Award Limits The maximum awards in Kroners:Personal Injuries: limited to twenty times the basic amount or SEK 704 000.Property Damage: half of the above sum.

Compensable Costs Medical expensesMental healthLost wages for disabled victimsLost support for dependents of deceased victimsFuneralsTravelRehabilitation for disabled victimsServices to replace work in the home previously performed by the victimPain and sufferingViolation of personal integrityInconveniences resulting from the injury

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Sweden (continued)

Emergency Awards When the victim is in urgent need of medical care, therapy, or has been infected by HIV, an emergencyaward can be made.

Funding SourcesThe program is funded by tax revenue.

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SwitzerlandSwiss Federal Bureau of Justice

Division of Legislative Projects and Methods, Office of Crime Victim AssistanceBundeshaus West

3003 Bern, Switzerland011 4131 322 4767

In October 1991, the Swiss Government enacted the Federal Law on Crime Victims Assistance to beimplemented at the Cantonal (State) level. The federal law sets forth general guidelines for crimevictims assistance and calls for the establishment of local counseling centers. Crime victims must seekcompensation and assistance through the counseling center in the state where the crime was committed.Each state establishes its own guidelines as to the amount and kind of compensation to be awarded.

Eligibility RequirementsReport to Police: YesFiling Period: Within 2 years.

ClaimantsVictims of crimeDependents of homicide victimsForeign citizensSwiss citizens victimized in a foreign country that does not have a compensation program.

ProceduresApplications must be filed with the counseling center in the canton (state) where the crime occurred.

The federal law provides for income limits unless the crime is particularly severe. If a victim’s income isunder the amount for social security and disability, the victim receives full compensation. If it is morethan the amount, the victim’s award is reduced.

Benefits & Award LimitsThe amount of compensation available varies from state to state.

Compensable Costs Medical expensesPsychological careLost wagesFunerals

Emergency AwardsCrime victims can receive an advance if the victim needs immediate assistance.

Funding SourcesInformation regarding funding for the Swiss compensation programs was not available at the time thisdirectory was published.

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United Arab EmiratesMinistry of Justice

ABU DHABI, P.O. Box 753U.A.E.

The United Arab Emirates court system provides financial compensation to victims of violent or personalcrime.

Eligibility RequirementsReport to Police: Yes; within 3 years. Filing Period: No time limit; exceptions are made.

ClaimantsVictims of all violent personal offenses Foreign citizens

ProceduresThe victim must report the crime to the police within 3 years of its occurrence. The claimant can obtainan application for compensation from the police. The police will then send the case to the G.P. within 48hours after which it will be sent to the court of hearing.

The claimant will receive notification of the court's decision within 1 week. Compensation will be paidwithin 1 month of the court's decision.


Compensable CostsInformation regarding compensable costs is not currently available.

Emergency AwardsThe program does not offer emergency or expedited compensation awards.

Funding SourcesThe compensation program is funded by the federal government.

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United KingdomCriminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)

Tay House 300 Bath Street.

GlasgowScotland 92 4JR

Phone: 014-133-12726Fax: 014-133-12287

The Compensation AgencyRoyston House

34 Upper Queen StreetBelfast

Northern Ireland BT2 6FDPhone: 01232-249944

Fax: 01232-246956

The United Kingdom (which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) has a crimevictim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent or personal crime.

Eligibility RequirementsReport to Police: As soon as possible; exceptions are made.Filing Period: Within 2 years; exceptions are made.


ProceduresA claimant can obtain an application from police stations, hospitals, CICA, local Victim SupportSchemes, Crown Court Witness Service, or local Citizens Advice Bureaus.

The completed application should be sent to the CICA. The program's initial decision should be madewithin 12 months, while reviews and hearings take several months longer. Compensation will be paid assoon as CICA receives notification that the claimant accepts the decision.

Benefits & Award LimitsThe maximum award in Pounds is 500,000.

Compensable Costs Medical expensesMental health expensesLost wages for disabled victimsLost support for dependents of homicide victimsFuneralsTravel

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United Kingdom (continued)

Rehabilitation for disabled victimsPain and sufferingBereavementLoss of parental services

Emergency AwardsInterim payments may be made where a final decision as to the appropriate award is uncertain, forexample, when the victim's medical prognosis is unclear.

Funding SourcesThe program is funded by the Government/Taxpayers' revenue.

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United StatesU.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime

810 Seventh Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20531

Phone: (202)307-5983Fax: (202)514-6383

Each of the 50 States in the U.S., plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands operate acrime victim compensation program to provide financial assistance to victims of violent or personalcrime. Each State administers its own program in accordance with its State statute. The U.S. Departmentof Justice provides supplemental funding and technical support to the States. The following informationis generally applicable to all State compensation programs. For specific information regardingindividual programs, a list of State programs is provided on the next page.

Eligibility RequirementsReport to Police: Usually within 72 hours; exceptions are made for good cause. Filing Period: One year is typical; time limits vary from State to State.

Victims of Terrorist ActsCompensation is payable for residents and nonresidents who are injured by crimes involving terrorismoccurring within the State or, in the case of U.S. citizens, outside of the U.S.

ClaimantsVictims of crimeDependents of homicide victims Relatives of victims of crime Foreign citizens; eligible in most States

ProceduresThe claimant must file an application with the compensation agency in the State in which the crimeoccurred.

Based on information submitted by the victim, the agency determines if the claimant is eligible and hassuffered a financial loss. In most States, the victim can appeal the agency's decision to deny or reduce theaward of compensation. Benefits & Award Limits Most States can pay a maximum of between $15,000 and $25,000. A few States have higher or lowermaximums.

Compensable Costs All States will cover the following:

Medical expenses Mental health counseling Lost wages for disabled victimsLost support for dependents of homicide victims Funeral

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In addition, many States cover the following:Travel for medical treatment Services to replace work previously performed by the victim Cleaning of homicide scene if a residence Essential personal property Rehabilitation

Emergency AwardsSome States provide emergency awards or expedite processing for victims faced with an extraordinaryfinancial or health crisis.

Funding SourcesMost States obtain their funding from fees or charges assessed against offenders. Some States receiveappropriations from general revenue. OVC provides supplemental funds from Federal criminal fines.

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United States Crime Victim Compensation Programs: Phone, Fax Numbers and E-mail Addresses

Alabama(334) 242-4007(334) 353-1401 (Fax)

Alaska(907) 465-3040(907) 465-2379 (Fax)

Arizona(Programs in Each County)(602) 230-0252 [State Coordinator](602) 728-0752 (Fax)

Arkansas(501) 682-1323(501) 682-5313 (Fax)E-mail: [email protected]

California(916) 323-3432(916) 327-2933 (Fax)

Colorado(Programs in Each District)(303) 239-4402 [State Coordinator](303) 202-9226 (Fax)

Connecticut(860) 529-3089(860) 721-0593 (Fax)

Delaware(302) 995-8383(302) 995-8387 (Fax)

District of Columbia(202) 879-4216(202)879-4230 (Fax)

Florida(850) 414-3300(850) 487-1595 (Fax)

Georgia(404) 559-4949(404) 559-4960 (Fax)

Hawaii(808) 587-1143(808) 587-1146 (Fax)E-mail: [email protected]

Idaho(208) 334-6000(208) 334-6070 (Fax)NET: http://www.state.id.us/iic/index.htm

Illinois(312) 814-2581 [A.G.’s Office](312) 814-5097(217) 782-7101 [Court of Claims](217) 524-8968 (Fax)

Indiana(317) 233-3383(317) 232-4979 (Fax)

Iowa(515) 281-5044(515) 281-8199 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

Kansas 785-296-2215785-296-0652(Fax)

Kentucky(502) 564-7986/2290(502) 564-4817 (Fax)

Louisiana(504) 925-4437(504) 925-4998 (Fax)

Maine(207) 626-8800(207) 624-7730 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

Maryland(410) 764-4214(410) 764-4182 (Fax)

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Massachusetts(617) 727-2200 ext.2251(617) 227-1622 (Fax)

Michigan(517) 373-7373(517) 241-2769 (Fax)

Minnesota(612) 282-6267(612) 282-6269 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

Mississippi(601) 359-6766(601) 359-3262 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

Missouri(573) 526-6006(573) 751-4135 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

Montana (406) 444-3653(406) 444-4722 (Fax)

Nebraska(402) 471-2828(402) 471-2837 (Fax)

Nevada(702) 486-2740 (Las Vegas)(702) 486-2740(702) 687-4065 (Reno)(702) 687-3983 (Fax)

New Hampshire(603) 271-1284(603) 271-2110 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

New Jersey(973) 648-2107 (973) 648-7031 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

New Mexico(505) 841-9432(505) 841-9437 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

New York(212) 417-5136 (New York City)(212) 417-4043 (New York City) (Fax)(518) 457-8727 (Albany)(518) 457-8063 (Albany) (Fax)

North Carolina(919) 571-4736(919) 715-4209 (Fax)

North Dakota(701) 328-6195(701) 328-6651 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

Ohio(614) 466-7190(614) 466-7788 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

Oklahoma(405) 557-6700(405) 524-0581 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

Oregon(503) 378-5348(503) 378-5738 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

Pennsylvania(717) 787-2040(717) 783-7713 Ext. 3212 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

Rhode Island(401) 222-2287(401) 222-4577 (Fax)

South Carolina (803) 734-1900(803) 734-1708 (Fax)

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United States Crime VictimCompensation Programs (continued)

South Dakota(605) 773-6317(605) 773-6834 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

Tennessee(615) 741-2734(615) 532-4979 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

Texas (512) 936-1238(512) 320-8270 (Fax)

Utah(801) 238-2360(801) 533-4127 (Fax)

Vermont(802) 241-1250(802) 241-1253 (Fax)

Virginia(804) 367-8686(804) 367-9740 (Fax)

Virgin Islands(340) 774-1166(340) 774-3466 (Fax)

Washington(360) 902-5355 (360) 902-5333 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

West Virginia(304) 347-4850(304) 347-4851 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

Wisconsin(608) 266-6470(608) 264-6368 (Fax)NET: [email protected]

Wyoming(307) 777-6271(307) 777-6869 (Fax)E-Mail: [email protected]

Office for Victims of CrimeU.S. Department of Justice(202) 307-5983(202) 514-6383 (Fax)

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